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Mat Talk Podcast NetworkOn A Clear Day You Can See College Athletics (Part 2 of 3) – Mat Stats 46In this three-part series, MatStats does a business study using stats and financial data to help the viewers understand the drastic changes in college sports. It is so confusing, it is tough to understand the business of college sports in 2025. MatStats explores the revenues, expenses, & profits of college athletic departments in Part 1. In Part 2 we dive into Revenue Sharing, NIL, & roster limits. In Part 3 we will discuss Congressional involvement, potential LLCs, more lawsuits, how many groups have their hands in the cookie jar, & most importantly the affects it could all have on college wrestling.
Slideshow for Episode 46: https://www.mattalkonline.com...
2025-09-0300 minMat Talk Podcast NetworkOn A Clear Day You Can See College Athletics (Part 1 of 3) – Mat Stats 45In this three-part series, MatStats does a business study using stats and financial data to help the viewers understand the drastic changes in college sports. It is so confusing, it is tough to understand the business of college sports in 2025.
MatStats explores the revenues, expenses, & profits of college athletic departments in Part 1. In Parts 2 & 3 we dive into Conference realignment, Revenue Sharing, NIL, roster limits, potential LLCs & most importantly the affects it could all have on college wrestling & how to make college wrestling sustainable.
Slideshow for Episode 45: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Slideshow-45.pdf
About Mat StatsWelcome to the NWCA’s late...
2025-07-291h 15Mat Talk Podcast NetworkWhat’s going on? A look at the state of college championships in the U.S. – Mat Stats 43The MatStats crew looks where we have been and where we are as a table setter for a future show on where we are going and how to be prepared. We analyze historical statistics with attendance at the NCAA Championships, participation numbers at National tourneys, NCAA Men’s number of teams and participants.
Slideshow for Episode 43: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MatStats43Slideshow.pdf
About Mat Stats Welcome to the NWCA’s latest venture to help our favorite sport. Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant and Kevin Hazard outline their effort to bring statistical analysis to wrestling. Mat Stats is the NWCA’...
2025-04-231h 02Mat Talk Podcast NetworkThe annual dive into Jason Bryant’s D1 Preview Guide – Mat Stats 42It’s the annual stats mound of news, notes, facts, data and more as co-host Jason Bryant talks about his annual mega-collection of stats for the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. With over 250 pages, “The Guide,” as it’s become known, hits every pertinent stat and figure for the upcoming NCAA championships and also puts together history that’s available no place else.
Order the Mat Talk Online D1 Preview Guide at mattalkonline.com/guide and use discount code matstats to save $10.
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About Mat Stats
Welcome to the NWCA’s latest venture to help our favo...
2025-03-131h 02
Trackwrestling PodcastHall of Fame coach Jim Miller goes On The Mat – OTM639Jim Miller goes On The Mat Jim Miller won 10 NCAA Division III titles as the head coach at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. Jim is in studio on Episode 639 of On The Mat. Miller is now the Director of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame’s Dan Gable Museum in Waterloo, Iowa. Coach Miller […]
2021-12-311h 01
Trackwrestling PodcastDon Bosco head coach Tom Hogan goes On The Mat – OTM628Tom Hogan goes On The Mat Wartburg All-American and Gilbertville (Iowa) Don Bosco High School head wrestling coach Tom Hogan is next On The Mat. Hogan recently led Don Bosco to yet another 1A Iowa high school state championship, but now Hogan will step away from coaching at the respected Gilbertville school. Join Kyle Klingman […]
2021-02-231h 09
World Wrestling Resource PodcastCliff Keen WC's Domenic Abounader on his path to represent Lebanon - WWR69Michigan alum Domenic Abounader is one of several "international" wrestlers working out of the Cliff Keen Wrestling Club in Ann Arbor. A Lebanese dual citizen since birth, Abounader has started his international wrestling career representing the nation where his family grew up. Host Jason Bryant sits down with Abounader in Xi'an, China prior to the 2019 Asian Wrestling Championships to talk about the process to represent Lebanon and what it means to him. Is it the easy way? What's he trying to accomplish? He also talks about the CKWC coach, legendary wrestling champion Sergei Beloglazov....
2019-04-2251 min
Mat Chat with David MirikitaniMC88: NCAA national coordinator of officials Tim Shiels joins Mat ChatTim Shiels joins Mat Chat with David Mirikitani to discuss the hands-to-the-face rule, he clarifies what constitutes a penalty for a headgear pull, touches on edge-of-the-mat calls, independent reviews and much more. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS
2019-04-0800 min
Trackwrestling PodcastMC88: NCAA national coordinator of officials Tim Shiels joins Mat ChatTim Shiels joins Mat Chat with David Mirikitani to discuss the hands-to-the-face rule, he clarifies what constitutes a penalty for a headgear pull, touches on edge-of-the-mat calls, independent reviews and much more. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS
2019-04-081h 01
World Wrestling Resource PodcastDiscussing diversity, opportunity, and small college wrestling with coaches LeRoy Gardner and Robert Hemingway - WWR68LeRoy Gardner and Robert "Hollywood" Hemingway are two of the handful of African-American head coaches in college wrestling. On Episode 68 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast, the pair talk about the differences and similarities in exposing the sport to wrestlers of all backgrounds, as well as explaining how wrestlers of color can find opportunities to compete beyond the Division I level.Where can the opportunity grow? Is it with the HBCU's, of which Allen is the only four-year HBCU in the country with wrestling. What resources can be put forth to increase the visibility of wrestling across every...
2019-04-0555 minMat Chat with David MirikitaniMC84: Wayne Boyd returns to Mat Chat to talk AWLWayne Boyd rejoins Mat Chat to discuss his love of wrestling, his relationship with Andy Barth, how the American Wrestling League is going to succeed and AWL's partnership with the Missouri Border Brawl on March 17th in Kansas City. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play […]
2019-02-1800 minTrackwrestling PodcastMC84: Wayne Boyd returns to Mat Chat to talk AWLWayne Boyd rejoins Mat Chat to discuss his love of wrestling, his relationship with Andy Barth, how the American Wrestling League is going to succeed and AWL's partnership with the Missouri Border Brawl on March 17th in Kansas City. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play […]
2019-02-1828 min
World Wrestling Resource PodcastGene Zannetti of Wrestling Mindset - WWR67Gene Zannetti of Wrestling Mindset returns to the World Wrestling Resource Podcast to give an update on the growth of the business and update listeners as to what Wrestling Mindset has been able to do within wrestling and beyond.Founded by former Penn wrestlers, Wrestling Mindset evolved from a fitness brand to a mindset training company that employs over 75 mindset coaches in a variety of sports. Find out more about Wrestling Mindset at WrestlingMindset.comThe World Wrestling Resource has a slew of resources for wrestlers and coaches from all levels and information about the...
2019-01-1944 minMat Chat with David MirikitaniMC80: Princeton assistant Joe Dubuque returns to Mat ChatJoe Dubuque rejoins Mat Chat to discuss Princeton's anyone, anywhere, anytime approach, the similarities and differences between Patrick Glory, Matt Kolodzik and Patrick Brucki and benchmarks Princeton has achieved this season. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS
2019-01-0700 minTrackwrestling PodcastMC80: Princeton assistant Joe Dubuque returns to Mat ChatJoe Dubuque rejoins Mat Chat to discuss Princeton's anyone, anywhere, anytime approach, the similarities and differences between Patrick Glory, Matt Kolodzik and Patrick Brucki and benchmarks Princeton has achieved this season. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS
2019-01-0747 minMat Chat with David MirikitaniMC75: Oklahoma’s Lou Rosselli joins Mat ChatOklahoma coach Lou Rosselli joins Mat Chat with David Mirikitani to discuss why wrestlers must love the process, why we have to learn from each other, what he's building with the Sooners and more. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS
2018-10-3000 min
World Wrestling Resource PodcastPedro Silva, President of the Wrestling Federation of Portugal - WWR66While in Trnava, Slovakia for the 2018 Junior World Championships, we got a chance to talk with Pedro Silva, the President of the Wrestling Federation of Portugal. Silva's been around the sport for decades in a number of roles and he'll talk about that background and the culture of wrestling in Portugal.Silva is also running for a position on the UWW Bureau and he explains what he would like to bring to that panel as well as his insights on what the last five years have meant for international wrestling.The World Wrestling Resource has...
2018-09-2127 min
World Wrestling Resource PodcastTony Rotundo and the art of wrestling photography - WWR65Episode 65 talks with one of the world's top wrestling photographers, Tony Rotundo of www.WrestlersAreWarriors.com. A native New Yorker who did a little bit of international wrestling in his youth, Rotundo has become one of the most versatile shooters in the world. Rotundo has covered a number of World Championships and the 2016 Olympic Games and his shots have graced the covers of nearly every major wrestling magazine and website over the past decade. Rotundo talks about the feel of international wrestling, covering events abroad, how he got into photography and what it was like to land a...
2018-09-121h 07
World Wrestling Resource PodcastVinay Siwach of The Indian Express explains the culture of wrestling in India - WWR64Episode 64 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast visits with Vinay Siwach, a sports journalist for The Indian Express in New Dehli, India. Siwach has covered wrestling for the paper the last five years and he'll talk about the dynamic of Indian wrestling, how Olympic medals won by Sushil Kumar kickstarted interest in the sport in the country, the popularity of the mud wrestling dangals as well as the impact the movie of the same name had on the sport. Siwach will also explain the potential of Kumar during the rest of his career and recap the drama that was the...
2018-08-2352 min
World Wrestling Resource PodcastLúcás Ó'Ceallacháin comes to Canada after spending the last five years entrenched in international wrestling -WWR63Lúcás Ó'Ceallacháin, the interim High Performance Manager for Wrestling Canada, has spent the last five years heavily involved in wrestling. On Episode 63 of the World Wrestling Resource, we'll talk to the native Irishman about his background in sports management, how it developed based on his linguistic skills and what the last five years have been like after roles with United World Wrestling and as the competition manager for the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia. He'll also explain how he ended up in Canada and North America in general after living outside of his native Ireland for much...
2018-07-3150 min
World Wrestling Resource PodcastOlympic Champoin Ben Peterson breaking down leadership - WWR62Olympic champion Ben Peterson and World Wrestling Resource co-founder Jon McGovern join host Jason Bryant on the latest edition of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast to break down Peterson's vision of leadership. Peterson talks about his background in what he believes makes good leaders and how he's presented his leadership speech over the years around the world. The World Wrestling Resource has a slew of resources for wrestlers and coaches from all levels and information about the products can be found at www.worldwrestlingresource.com. Do you have a question or a topic you'd like to hear the World Wrestling...
2018-07-0543 minMat Chat with David MirikitaniMC71: Iowa’s Terry Brands returns to Mat ChatIowa associate head coach Terry Brands joins Mat Chat to discuss this past season, his view on transfers, what Spencer Lee means to the program, the World Team qualifying process and what it's going to be like to coach his son Nelson. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google […]
2018-06-0600 minMat Chat with David MirikitaniMC70: Mike Powell returns to Mat ChatMike Powell rejoins David Mirikitani for Mat Chat to discuss Beat the Streets Chicago, how wrestling is saving the lives of young and a huge high school event upcoming in January of 2019. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS
2018-05-2700 min
World Wrestling Resource PodcastJamaican Wrestling Federation president Kevin Wallen still on the mats at 48-years-old - WWR61One of the larger stories that came out of the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia was the one of Kevin Wallen. The president of the Jamaica Wrestling Federation, Wallen competed at 86kg in freestyle and won his opening match 11-10 over a wrestler from the Bahamas. At 48 years old. On Episode 61 of the World Wrestling Resource, we'll catch up with Wallen, who was raised on the island nation of nearly 3 million people before moving to Canada and discovering wrestling. It was a means to keep him out of trouble and give him a pathway to a post-secondary education. What...
2018-04-2644 min
World Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR60: Wrestling Australia's Larry Papadopoulos breaks down the sport Down UnderWhile at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia, Jason Bryant caught up with the Treasurer of Wrestling Australia, Lazarus "Larry" Papadopoulos. Papadopoulos has been working the GC2018 Games as a color commentator for the television broadcasts and he also works with the rugby and Aussie rules football leagues to work wrestling techniques into their respective gameplay. We go over a number of topics, including developing wrestling in Australia and Oceania as well as the involvement of other sports into wrestling and vice versa. The World Wrestling Resource has a slew of resources for wrestlers and coaches from all levels...
2018-04-1426 minMat Chat with David MirikitaniMC68: Penn State associate head coach Cody Sanderson returns to Mat ChatPenn State associate head coach Cody Sanderson returns to Mat Chat to discuss the Nittany Lions' title run, what makes guys like Zain Retherford special, his thoughts on the National Duals and wrestling being a one- or two-semester sport. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | […]
2018-04-1300 min
World Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR59: Bill Zadick talks 2018 World Cup and reflects on the 2017 World ChampionshipsUnited World Wrestling brings the Men's Freestyle World Cup to Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on April 7-8, 2018. On this episode of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast, we talk with U.S. National Freestyle coach Bill Zadick about the event. Zadick reflects on last year's World championship in Paris and what it was like to see wrestlers like Kyle Snyder and Jordan Burroughs accomplish amazing feats of wrestling greatness. Zadick also talks about his own experiences in managing one of the greatest generations of wrestling talent on the world stage and how he works with the athletes and their specific...
2018-03-2954 minWorld Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR58: NWCA's Mike Moyer on saving Eastern Michigan and celebrating the add of Little RockMike Moyer of the National Wrestling Coaches Association again joins the World Wrestling Resource Podcast to talk about the recent additions and subtractions in college wrestling. What is the NWCA doing to help save the program at Eastern Michigan and what led to the addition of wrestling at the University of Arkansas-Little Rock? Strategies, updates and perspective from Moyer on what the fans can do to help with EMU and promote wrestling around the country next up on the World Wrestling Resource Podcast. The World Wrestling Resource has a slew of resources for wrestlers and coaches from all levels and...
2018-03-2244 minWorld Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR57: Grand View's Nick Mitchell on building the Championship LifestyleNick Mitchell has built what he calls a Championship Lifestyle at Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa. On Episode 57 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast, we talk with the Wartburg alum who has led the Vikings to six NCAA Division III championships in a row and seven National Duals titles in a row. As the program nears the end of its 10th year in existence, what's been the secret sauce that's helped his team win? An Iowa native, Mitchell never won a state championship or Division III title, but was part of Wartburg's 1999 NCAA Division III Championship team and...
2018-02-2357 minMat Chat with David MirikitaniMC59: Xander Schultz and Cody Bickley join Mat Chat to talk Final XXander Schultz and Cody Bickley join David Mirikitani for this week's episode of Mat Chat to talk about the new qualifying procedures for USA Wrestling's World Teams in 2018. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS
2018-01-2200 minWorld Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR56: John Lally talks technology and training with FirstbeatTechnology advances have made training and athletes bigger, stronger, and stronger. On Episode 56 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast, we talk with John Lally, the President and CEO of PIVOT Sports Global about Firstbeat, a product geared at providing elite athletes and teams the ability to understand their workouts and performance by data-driven analytics. Firstbeat is already being used by over 800 professional sports teams around the world and has started to move into college wrestling with three college clients -- Princeton, Penn State and the University of the Cumberlands. Lally explains the key components athletes and sports science professionals will...
2018-01-1843 minWorld Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR55: NWCA Executive Director Mike Moyer talks Multi-Divisional National Duals and how new teams have changed the landscapeMike Moyer is the Executive Director of the National Wrestling Coaches Association and the NWCA will be hosting one of the nation's biggest college wrestling events on January 4-5 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It's the NWCA Multi-Divisional National Duals and Fort Wayne will host 86 teams in five college divisions to determine a dual meet champion in Division II, Division III, NAIA, NJCAA and the WCWA. Moyer will talk about the event and the growth of the new programs as 40 of the 86 teams in the field this year were started in 2000 or after. The World Wrestling Resource has a slew of...
2018-01-0230 minWorld Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR54: Keeping the holiday tournaments free of funk with Defense Soap's Guy SakoThe holiday breaks mean food, family, fun, presents and long days in gyms for wrestling tournaments. As long as there's been holiday wrestling tournaments, there's been skin infections, funk and junk. On Episode 54 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast, we talk with Guy Sako, the founder of Defense Soap, to talk about prevention, treatment and tips that can help wrestlers go through this season on the mats and not off it with a skin problem. Sako's company, founded 12 years ago, has sponsored this program, but the knowledge goes beyond a plug. There's knowledge to be shared and things to be...
2017-12-2137 minWorld Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR53: Olympic Champions Ben Peterson and Dan Gable talk sportsmanshipSportsmanship is something the sport of wrestling throws at you with headlocks, snap downs and cross faces. It's not the most delicate of sports, but there's an element of sportsmanship that goes along with being a warrior on the mat. On Episode 53 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast, we'll get the sportsmanship perspectives from two Olympic champions -- Ben Peterson and Dan Gable. The World Wrestling Resource has a slew of resources for wrestlers and coaches from all levels and information about the products can be found at www.worldwrestlingresource.com. Do you have a question or a topic you'd...
2017-12-1452 minWorld Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR52: hLeadership's Joe Heskett looking to help change lives after his own life-changing experiencesJoe Heskett was a four-time NCAA Division I All-American and a 2002 NCAA champion at Iowa State University under coach Bobby Douglas. In 2007, Heskett was on the path to the Olympics after finishing fifth in the World at the 2007 World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan. Five days later his life changed. On Episode 52 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast, Heskett talks about his upbringing, wrestling and a life-altering cardiac arrest that nearly killed him. Ten years later, after coaching jobs and a career in athletic administration, Heskett is working on his company, hLeadership and working to build leaders in all walks of...
2017-11-3056 minWorld Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR51: Dan Gable describes Dave SchultzDan Gable had the opportunity to coach the late Dave Schultz on World and Olympic teams. On Episode 51 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast, Gable explains when he first heard about some teenager from California entering the Tblisi tournament and what happened next. Gable recounts why he was a better fit at Oklahoma with coach Stan Abel at the time and how Schultz was constantly studying the sport in a time before easily traded video was available. Gable also recounts the dynamic of the 1984 team and the Schultz brothers as well as a quick sidebar about the Ed Banach vs...
2017-11-1646 minWorld Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR50: Kyle Klingman, Director of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable MuseumKyle Klingman is the Director the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum in Waterloo, Iowa. On Episode 50 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast, we'll talk with Kyle about the events coming up the weekend of October 27-30 with an artifact sale going on in conjunction with the USA Wrestling Preseason Nationals. Klingman talks about the role history and museums must play in helping educate current generations of wrestlers and wrestling fans about the heroes they should not be forgetting. We dive into the relationship between the Museum and the Hall of Fame, the renovations underway, being able to...
2017-10-2647 minWorld Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR48: USA Wrestling Executive Director Rich Bender talks development and wrestling's future on all levelsIn a long discussion about USA Wrestling's summer success, Executive Director Rich Bender joins the World Wrestling Resource Podcast for Episode 48. In 30 years with the company, Bender has moved up from intern to Events Director to Executive Director and has been a leader not just domestically, but within international wrestling. Bender will talk about the development of USA Wrestling's age-group teams and the personnel who have made that a reality. He'll also break down the impact of women's wrestling, specifically what Helen Maroulis' Rio accomplishment has done for the grassroots level. We'll also steer into the world of the International...
2017-09-281h 02World Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR47: Dan Gable recapping the summer for Team USADan Gable will again join the World Wrestling Resource Podcast for Episode 47 as he and host Jason Bryant recap the summer that was for USA Wrestling. Gable discusses Thomas Gilman's rise to silver from his Iowa perspective, as well as talk about the performances of Jordan Burroughs and Kyle Snyder on their men's freestyle world championships. Coach Gable will touch on the Taylor-Cox kerfuffle briefly, before focusing in on Helen Maroulis' role in wrestling and what Greco-Roman has to do to see senior-level success. The World Wrestling Resource has a slew of resources for wrestlers and coaches from all levels...
2017-09-1449 minMat Chat with David MirikitaniMC40: Illinois assistant coach Mike Poeta next up on Mat ChatNew Illinois assistant wrestling coach Mike Poeta is next up on Mat Chat with David Mirikitani. Mat Chat talks with assistant coaches and others to get their unique view on the sport, coaching and wrestling in general. Mat Chat In is one of three shows available by subscribing to the Trackwrestling. Join Eric Olanowski each […]
2017-08-2600 minWorld Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR46: Dan Gable looking for record performance as World Championships nearWrestling legend Dan Gable will again join host Jason Bryant on Episode 46 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast to talk about the upcoming United World Wrestling Senior World Wrestling Championships in Paris. Among topics discussed: the push for women's wrestling to be an emerging sport, the relevance and importance of Regional Training Centers, the focus by USA Wrestling on the age-group tournaments and grassroots development. The World Wrestling Resource has a slew of resources for wrestlers and coaches from all levels and information about the products can be found at www.worldwrestlingresource.com. Do you have a question or a...
2017-08-1734 minMat Chat with David MirikitaniMC37: Iowa State head wrestling coach Kevin Dresser joins Mat ChatAfter spending a couple of decades in Virginia, new Iowa State coach Kevin Dresser joins Mat Chat with David Mirikitani. Mat Chat talks with assistant coaches and others to get their unique view on the sport, coaching and wrestling in general. Mat Chat In is one of three shows available by subscribing to the Trackwrestling. […]
2017-08-0400 minMat Chat with David MirikitaniMC36: USA Wrestling Developmental freestyle coach Kevin Jackson joins Mat ChatKevin Jackson finds himself back at USA Wrestling after a run as the head wrestling coach at his alma mater. KJ is next up on Mat Chat with David Mirikitani. Mat Chat talks with assistant coaches and others to get their unique view on the sport, coaching and wrestling in general. Mat Chat In is […]
2017-07-2800 minMat Chat with David MirikitaniMC35: Arizona State head wrestling coach ZekeJones joins Mat ChatA master of technique, Arizona State head wrestling coach Zeke Jones joins Mat Chat with David Mirikitani as Coach Jones is on location in Colorado Springs. Mat Chat talks with assistant coaches and others to get their unique view on the sport, coaching and wrestling in general. Mat Chat In is one of three shows […]
2017-07-2100 min
World Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR45: Dan Gable on NCAA wrestling rule changes for 2017-18Wrestling legend Dan Gable will join host Jason Bryant and University of Dubuque head wrestling coach Jon McGovern on Episode 45 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast to talk about the upcoming rule changes in NCAA wrestling for the 2017-18 season. Most seem to be universally accepted, although there are a few that seem to have some degree of opposition. Coach Gable also breaks down his theories on why we lose so many wrestlers from the middle school/junior high years and debates the merits of having similar rulesets from high school to college to international wrestling. Coach Gable also gives...
2017-07-2057 minMat Chat with David MirikitaniMC34: Titan Mercury Wrestling Club’s excitable wrestling advocate, Wayne Boyd, joins Mat ChatWayne Boyd of the Titan Mercury Wrestling Club and a 1969 NCAA Division I champion for Temple, talks wrestling and the club on Mat Chat with David Mirikitani. Mat Chat talks with assistant coaches and others to get their unique view on the sport, coaching and wrestling in general. Mat Chat In is one of […]
2017-07-1400 minWorld Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR44: Ann Stohr, Marketing and Communications Coordinator for United World WrestlingAnn Stohr was a pole vaulter in Germany and had aspirations of making World and Olympic teams for her native country. Injuries derailed her athletic career and she settled into the world of sports marketing. On Episode 44 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast, we'll talk with Stohr, who is currently the Marketing and Communications Coordinator for United World Wrestling. We'll talk with her about the marketing campaigns UWW has implemented in the last year and a half she's been on the job, her experience as an athlete and how it helps with her role in wrestling as well as things...
2017-07-0726 minMat Chat with David MirikitaniMC33: Master pinner Mean Gene Mills joins Mat ChatOne of the most gregarious personalities and also one of the most formidable in wrestling is Mean Gene Mills, who joins Mat Chat with David Mirikitani. Mat Chat talks with assistant coaches and others to get their unique view on the sport, coaching and wrestling in general. Mat Chat In is one of three shows […]
2017-07-0700 minMat Chat with David MirikitaniMC32: Oklahoma State head coach John Smith joins Mat ChatOklahoma State head wrestling coach, four-time world champion and two-time Olympic champion John Smith is next up on Mat Chat with David Mirikitani. Mat Chat talks with assistant coaches and others to get their unique view on the sport, coaching and wrestling in general. Mat Chat In is one of three shows available by subscribing […]
2017-06-3000 minMat Chat with David MirikitaniMC31: Past UFC Champ & Greco World Teamer Randy Couture joins Mat ChatOklahoma State Cowboy, UFC veteran and U.S. Greco-Roman World Teamer Randy “The Natural” Couture joins Mat Chat with David Mirikitani. Mat Chat talks with assistant coaches and others to get their unique view on the sport, coaching and wrestling in general. Mat Chat In is one of three shows available by subscribing to the Trackwrestling. […]
2017-06-2300 min
World Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR43: Lee Roy Smith, Executive Director of the National Wrestling Hall of FameEpisode 43 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast visits with Lee Roy Smith, the Executive Director of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum in Stillwater, Oklahoma. We'll talk with Smith about how the Hall of Fame came to be, how he followed Myron Roderick into the role as Executive Director, how the organization is structured and the relevance of history and the Hall of Fame in wrestling. The World Wrestling Resource has a slew of resources for wrestlers and coaches from all levels and information about the products can be found at www.worldwrestlingresource.com. Do you have a question...
2017-06-2252 minMat Chat with David MirikitaniMC30: Oklahoma USA Wrestling State Chairman Kevin Crutchmer next up on Mat ChatOklahoma USA Wrestling State Chairman Kevin Crutchmer is next up on the latest installment of Mat Chat to talk about the upcoming USA Wrestling Junior Duals in Oklahoma. Mat Chat talks with assistant coaches and others to get their unique view on the sport, coaching and wrestling in general. SUBSCRIBE TO THE TRACKWRESTLING PODCAST iTunes […]
2017-06-1600 minWorld Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR42: Jon McGovern and Jason Bryant discussing the cultural exchange in Canada and UWW initatives with mediaWorld Wrestling Resource co-founder Jon McGovern talks with host Jason Bryant about a number of international topics on Episode 42 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast. McGovern is recently returning from a trip to Canada where his Dubuque squad trained in a cultural exchange with Doug Cox's Guelph wrestling program. We then turn the tables and McGovern starts asking Jason questions about the trip to the European Championships and some other initiatives that he's working on. The World Wrestling Resource has a slew of resources for wrestlers and coaches from all levels and information about the products can be found at...
2017-05-2542 minMat Chat with David MirikitaniTW60: Chris Roseman of the St. Louis Sports Commission on Mat ChatChris Roseman of the St. Louis Sports Commission joins Mat Chat with David Mirikitani to talk about wrestling events, including the Division I Championships, in St. Louis.Mat Chat talks with assistant coaches and others to get their unique view on the sport, coaching and wrestling in general. SUBSCRIBE TO THE TRACKWRESTLING PODCAST iTunes | Stitcher […]
2017-05-0500 minMat Chat with David MirikitaniTW57: Mat Chat with Sunkist Kids’ Art MartoriArt Martori, architect of the Sunkist Kids Wrestling Club joins Mat Chat with David Mirikitani. Mat Chat talks with assistant coaches and others to get their unique view on the sport, coaching and wrestling in general. SUBSCRIBE TO THE TRACKWRESTLING PODCAST iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS
2017-04-2800 minMat Chat with David MirikitaniTW55: Hardell Moore and Terry Pack discuss coaching youth wrestling on the latest Mat ChatNotable youth coaches Terry Pack and Hardell Moore talk coaching youth wrestling with David Mirikitani on the latest Mat Chat episode. Mat Chat talks with assistant coaches and others to get their unique view on the sport, coaching and wrestling in general. SUBSCRIBE TO THE TRACKWRESTLING PODCAST iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play […]
2017-04-2200 minMat Chat with David MirikitaniTW53: Iowa’s Terry Brands returns to Mat Chat with David MirikitaniIowa assistant coach Terry Brands comes back to Mat Chat for another spirited discussion on wrestling. Mat Chat talks with assistant coaches and others to get their unique view on the sport, coaching and wrestling in general. SUBSCRIBE TO THE TRACKWRESTLING PODCAST iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | SoundCloud | RSS
2017-04-1400 minWorld Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR41: Two-time Canadian Olympian Doug Cox of Guelph talks cultural exchange and changes in international wrestlingTwo-time Olympian Doug Cox will join Episode 41 of the World Wrestling Resource. Cox is currently the head coach at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada. He has been a longtime competitor and coach in both Greco-Roman and freestyle and will be hosting coach Jon McGovern's University of Dubuque team in May during a cultural exchange trip. Cox will also join the discussion with Dennis Hall about the Greco-Roman development in each country, share some stories about travel and give their perspectives on new weight classes and multi-day weigh-ins and tournaments. Coach Cox also explains how their freestyle clubs work...
2017-04-0640 minMat Chat with David MirikitaniTW50: Grand View head coach Nick Mitchell joins Mat Chat with David MirikitaniGrand View head wrestling coach Nick Mitchell is next up on the latest installment of Mat Chat. Mat Chat talks with assistant coaches and others to get their unique view on the sport, coaching and wrestling in general. SUBSCRIBE TO THE TRACKWRESTLING PODCAST iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | SoundCloud | […]
2017-04-0400 minMat Chat with David MirikitaniTW49: High school coach and Hall of Fame official Mike Hagerty joins Mat Chat with David MirikitaniWrestling coach and official Mike Hagerty joins David Mirikitani on the latest installment of Mat Chat. Mat Chat talks with assistant coaches and others to get their unique view on the sport, coaching and wrestling in general. SUBSCRIBE TO THE TRACKWRESTLING PODCAST iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | SoundCloud | RSS
2017-03-2900 minMat Chat with David MirikitaniTW48: Wrestling official Pete Mankowich joins Mat Chat with David MirikitaniWrestling official Pete Mankowich joins David Mirikitani on the latest installment of Mat Chat. Mat Chat talks with assistant coaches and others to get their unique view on the sport, coaching and wrestling in general. SUBSCRIBE TO THE TRACKWRESTLING PODCAST iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | SoundCloud | RSS
2017-03-2500 minMat Chat with David MirikitaniTW44: Arizona State’s Lee Pritts returns to Mat Chat with David MirikitaniLee Pritts of Arizona State again joins Mat Chat with David Mirikitani to talk about Sun Devil Wrestling and the Pac-12 Championships. Mat Chat talks with assistant coaches to get their unique view on the sport and coaching. SUBSCRIBE TO THE TRACKWRESTLING PODCAST iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | SoundCloud | […]
2017-03-0300 minMat Chat with David MirikitaniTW42: Cornell assistant coach Damion Hahn joins Mat Chat with David MirikitaniCornell assistant coach Damion Hahn joins Mat Chat with David Mirikitani. SUBSCRIBE TO THE TRACKWRESTLING PODCAST iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | SoundCloud | RSS
2017-02-2400 minWorld Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR40: Implementation and marketing with Success Through Failure's Jim HarshawDivision I All-American and former Slippery Rock wrestling coach Jim Harshaw has done a litany of things in his personal and professional career in and around coaching and marketing. Working in the athletic fundraising world with his alma mater, the University of Virginia, Harshaw has to make connections all the time to promote athletics, not just wrestling. On Episode 40, Harshaw breaks down things he's learned with his podcast from people outside of wrestling and topics and tactics he learned while on the job as an assistant and a head coach that he's been able to mold and craft into strategies...
2017-02-2443 minWorld Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR39: The Doctor of Wrestling, Dr. David Curby, on the scientific study of wrestlingEpisode 39 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast visits with the Doctor of Wrestling, Dr. Dave Curby. Since 2007, Curby has been the leader of a group called the International Network of Wrestling Researchers. The intent after its foundation was to connect people who have like-minded research ideas and projects surrounding wrestling. Dr. Curby, who was a Big Ten champion for Michigan in 1974 and one of the first Junior National freestyle champions for the budding USWF, has been developing research on the sport for decades. We'll explain what the INWR is, its relationship with United World Wrestling and how fans can figure...
2017-02-1655 minMat Chat with David MirikitaniTW37: GetJacked with South Dakota State Jon Reader on Mat Chat with David MirikitaniSouth Dakota State assistant coach Jon Reader talks about the growing success in Brookings on the latest episode of Mat Chat. Mat Chat breaks down coaching strategy, recruiting and all the aspects of the assistant coach within college wrestling. SUBSCRIBE TO THE TRACKWRESTLING PODCAST iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | SoundCloud […]
2017-02-0900 minMat Chat with David MirikitaniTW35: Ohio State assistant coach J Jaggers joins Mat Chat with David MirikitaniOhio State assistant coach and two-time NCAA champion J Jaggers joins David Mirikitani on Mat Chat. Mat Chat breaks down coaching strategy, recruiting and all the aspects of the assistant coach within college wrestling. SUBSCRIBE TO THE TRACKWRESTLING PODCAST iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | SoundCloud | RSS
2017-02-0300 minMat Chat with David MirikitaniTW30: Iowa’s Terry Brands joins Mat Chat with David Mirikitani prior to Penn StateDavid Mirikitani goes in-depth with Iowa associate head coach Terry Brands on the latest installment of Mat Chat prior to Iowa's match at home with Penn State. Brands talks about the differences between himself and his twin brother, his 100 percent approach, Iowa's recruiting in Pennsylvania and several other topics. SUBSCRIBE TO THE TRACKWRESTLING PODCAST […]
2017-01-2000 minMat Chat with David MirikitaniTW28: Old Dominion’s Mike Dixon joins Mat Chat with David MirikitaniMat Chat with David Mirikitani talks with Old Dominion associate head coach Mike Dixon. SUBSCRIBE TO THE TRACKWRESTLING PODCAST iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | SoundCloud | RSS
2017-01-1300 minMat Chat with David MirikitaniTW24: Nebraska assistant coach Bryan Snyder joins Mat Chat with David MirikitaniNebraska assistant Bryan Snyder is this week's guest on Mat Chat with David Mirikitani. SUBSCRIBE TO THE TRACKWRESTLING PODCAST iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | SoundCloud | RSS
2016-12-3000 minMat Chat with David MirikitaniTW21: Hofstra assistant coach Jake Patacsil on Mat Chat with David MirikitaniDavid Mirikitani of Trackwrestling continues his Mat Chat series focusing on the mind of the college assistant coach with Hofstra assistant and Purdue alum Jake Patacsil. SUBSCRIBE TO THE TRACKWRESTLING PODCAST iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | SoundCloud | RSS
2016-12-2300 minMat Chat with David MirikitaniTW19: Wyoming assistant coach Ethan Kyle on Mat Chat with David MirikitaniWyoming assistant coach Ethan Kyle talks Cowboy wrestling on the latest installment of Mat Chat with David Mirikitani. SUBSCRIBE TO THE TRACKWRESTLING PODCAST iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | SoundCloud | RSS
2016-12-1600 minMat Chat with David MirikitaniTW16: Illinois associate head coach Mark Perry on Mat Chat with David MirikitaniMark Perry, one of the bright up-and-coming coaching minds in college wrestling, talks with David Mirikitani on the latest Mat Chat installment.. SUBSCRIBE TO THE TRACKWRESTLING PODCAST iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | SoundCloud | RSS
2016-12-0900 minMat Chat with David MirikitaniTW14: Virginia Tech associate head coach Tony Robie on Mat Chat with David MirikitaniHost David Mirikitani talks with Virginia Tech associate head coach Tony Robie about the rise of the Hokie Wrestling Program. Mat Chat by David Mirikitani is a show focused on the assistant coaching aspect of wrestling and is part of the Trackwrestling Podcast. SUBSCRIBE TO THE TRACKWRESTLING PODCAST iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google […]
2016-12-0200 minWorld Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR38: Olympic reaction and non-Olympic Worlds chat with National Team coaches Matt Lindland and Terry SteinerEpisode 38 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast features a pair of U.S. National Team coaches as Matt Lindland and Terry Steiner return to the show. Coach Steiner was finishing up a practice in Colorado Springs as he readies Sarah Hildebrandt and Alli Ragan for the non-Olympic World Championships in Budapest on Dec. 10-11, while Lindland was already in Budapest, sticking around with his athletes after the Golden Grand Prix and getting them ready for the Greco Clubs Cup prior to the Worlds. Both coaches will go back through points from Rio at the 2016 Olympics, talk about development of their...
2016-12-0135 minWorld Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR37: Mindset red flags with Wrestling Mindset's Gene ZannettiGene Zannetti of Wrestling Mindset returns to the World Wrestling Resource Podcast to talk about the redflags that can lead to mindset mistakes in wrestling. One of the co-founders of WrestlingMindset.com, Zannetti wrestled at the University of Pennsylvania and he and his brothers and the rest of the team have created the only wrestling-specific mindset training program in the country. Episode 37 of the World Wrestling Resource is chock full of information about what habits lead to those wrestling roadblocks. The World Wrestling Resource has a slew of resources for wrestlers and coaches from all levels and information about the...
2016-11-1741 minWorld Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR36: 1972 Olympic Champions Dan Gable and Ben Peterson talk hydration and recount weight changesNearly 20 years ago, the sport of college wrestling was rocked by deaths of three college athletes as they tried to cut weight. Billy Saylor, Joe LaRosa and Jeff Reese all died after massive dehydration complicated by the use of legal, yet mostly untested supplements. The result was sweeping change from the NCAA, including moving dual meet weigh-ins to one hour before and banning of anything related to weight loss that wasn't simply a product of hard work. Rubber suits, something advertised in wrestling magazines since the 1960's became illegal everywhere, not just at the site of competition. The use of...
2016-10-2746 minWorld Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR35: World champion Dennis Hall talks retention, inclusion and participation in youth wrestlingWorld champion Dennis Hall and host Jason Bryant go at it by themselves on Episode 35 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast. This episode talks about the foundations of the World Wrestling Resource and the relationship shared between Hall, Terry Brands and Jon McGovern. Hall will then go into the topics relevant to youth wrestling with athlete investment and retention. Part of that debate centers around the singlet and should other alternatives be considered as well as the youth tournament format. Hall has an interesting position on the scheduling of youth tournaments as well. We also talk about the fitness level...
2016-10-1339 min
World Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR34: Dennis Hall and Terry Brands address rule changes, Cadet & Juniors and UWW sanctionsWorld champions Dennis Hall and Terry Brands return to the World Wrestling Resource Podcast with Episode 34 as the two tackle the Cadet and Junior World Championships, rule changes and international discipline. We first tackle the new rule change handed down by United World Wrestling that eliminates forced par terre in Greco-Roman. Dennis Hall doesn't like it. We then get into a spirited discussion about what needs to happen to "make Greco cool" so our Cadets get a chance to wrestle the style more and be better equipped internationally as they move up in the age ranks. We then talk about...
2016-09-2238 minWorld Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR33: Coaches Tom Ryan and Kevin Black on the Olympic performances of Kyle Snyder and Helen MaroulisWith the Olympic championships won by Kyle Snyder and Helen Maroulis, there is no shortage of people who helped them attain those goals. Two of those individuals will join us today on Episode 33 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast -- Ohio State head wrestling coach Tom Ryan and Sunkist Kids women's coach and River Falls (Wis.) High School coach Kevin Black. Black, an All-American at Wisconsin, has been a multiple-time World team coach and a past USA Women's Coach of the Year. Ryan is Snyder's head coach at Ohio State, while Black has trained Maroulis for a number of years...
2016-09-0949 minWorld Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR32: Dennis Hall and Terry Brands critique the 2016 Olympic performanceWith the American contingent back from Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Olympic Games, the World Wrestling Resource Podcast fires back up with some thoughts from the Games with Dennis Hall and Terry Brands. Both Hall and Brands had athletes competing in Rio and both are past U.S. Olympians. What do they say to their athletes coming home and how do they decompress? What do each of them think about the performances from the three U.S. styles? What will Helen Maroulis' gold do for wrestling in this country? And what do the pair think needs to change with the...
2016-08-2558 minWorld Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR31: NWCA Executive Director Mike Moyer recapping the annual NWCA ConventionThe annual NWCA Convention and CEO Leadership Academy came to a close in Fort Lauderdale, Florida earlier this month. With a recap of the convention and some of the happenings that went on, we'll talk with NWCA Executive Director Mike Moyer. Moyer will be joined by Division III Coaches Association President and co-founder of the World Wrestling Resource Jon McGovern to talk about a few of the relevant topics that came out of the convention. Keys to Episode 31 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast are talk about adding new programs, making wrestling a one-semester sport, the formation of the Blue...
2016-08-0442 minWorld Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR30: Terry Brands and Dennis Hall on fatherhood, preparing for the Olympics and training cyclesEpisode 30 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast is back with another discussion with world champions Dennis Hall and Terry Brands about the relevant topics in wrestling. With the Olympic Games approximately 50 days from kicking off in Rio, we'll discuss the training cycles of the athletes heading into Rio, the recent hire of Bill Zadick as the U.S. National freestyle coach, performances at the freestyle World Cup, the added element of parenting for Olympic athletes, preparing for an Olympics as an athlete and a coach and the influence that summer camps bring to both folkstyle wrestling and the international styles...
2016-06-1642 minWorld Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR29: Former USA Wrestling National Teams Director Mitch Hull on issues in international wrestlingEpisode 29 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast features former USA Wrestling National Teams Director Mitch Hull and regular hosts Jason Bryant and Dennis Hall. Hull spent over 20 years at USA Wrestling and he'll give his insight on the recent hiring of Bill Zadick as the U.S. National Freestyle Coach and what processes are in place when a national governing body makes hires. Hull will also break down some of his experiences in dealing with controversial topics that surrounded wrestling, including alleged corruption with international events and even recent happenings at the Russian Nationals. We'll also dive into a discussion...
2016-06-0343 min
World Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR28: Eric Akin, Dan Gable and Terry BrandsOn Episode 28 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast, we're joined by legendary wrestling coach Dan Gable and four-time All-American and 1999 U.S. World Team member Eric Akin. Joining host Jason Bryant is the World Wrestling Resource's own Terry Brands. We'll talk with the group about the factions within wrestling and whether or not there is a barrier to entry with elite-level clubs and regional training centers, drawing off the Hawkeye Wrestling Club experience with all three. Akin, now a high school coach in Kansas, left Iowa State after graduating to compete with the Hawkeye Wrestling Club based at the University...
2016-05-1953 min
World Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR27: 1972 Olympic Champion Ben Peterson shares stories about his new book Road to GoldEpisode 27 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast visits with 1972 Olympic champion and two-time Olympic medalist Ben Peterson. Peterson has been renowned as a clinician and speaker and coach for decades. He's recently released a book, Road To Gold, where he chronicles his journey to the gold medal in 1972. Peterson shares stories about Bill Farrell, Dan Gable, Rick Sanders and of course, his brother John throughout this episode. Interested fans can buy the book at CampofChamps.org The World Wrestling Resource has a slew of resources for wrestlers and coaches from all levels and information about the products can be found...
2016-05-0549 min
World Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR26: Breaking down the Trials, teammate battles and analyzing qualificationEpisode 26 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast breaks down the Olympic Trials with Jon McGovern, Dennis Hall and Terry Brands. Hall coached Ben Provisor to his second straight Olympic team in Greco-Roman, while Brands coached the Hawkeye Wrestling Club members and 57kg Olympian Daniel Dennis. We break down the preparation, the battles within the room as teammates competed for the same position and get perspectives from Hall and Brands about the competitive side rather than focusing on the drama that came out of Iowa City. The discussion also moves to qualification processes, Trials timing and other topics relevant to the...
2016-04-2146 minWorld Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR25: Matt Lindland, Terry Steiner and Dennis Hall look inside the coaching and athlete perspective for the Olympic TrialsThe 2016 U.S. Olympic Wrestling Team Trials are ready to roll in Iowa City on April 9-10. On Episode 25 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast, host Jason Bryant will be joined by U.S. National Team coaches Matt Lindland and Terry Steiner and WWR co-founder Dennis Hall. There's still work to be done for some of the weight classes that still need to qualify for the Rio Olympics, but all three on the panel will give their perspectives on preparing for the Trials from both a coaching and competition standpoint. Lindland, an Olympic silver medalist in 2000, is going through his...
2016-04-0740 minWorld Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR24: Strategies in coaching your own kids with Dennis Hall, Tom Ryan and Jeff JordanOn Episode 24 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast, we'll take the world of coaching and parenting to the next level. Joining WWR staffer Dennis Hall will be Ohio State head wrestling coach Tom Ryan and Graham High School (Ohio) head coach Jeff Jordan. Hall has three sons who wrestle, as does coach Jordan, who also has two other nephews who wrestled for him at Graham.. Coach Ryan is coaching two of Jordan's sons at Ohio State and is also coaching his own son, Jake, at Ohio State. What are the challenges in coaching your own kids? Where do you draw...
2016-02-0441 min
World Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR23: Terry Brands fields questions about the Flowrestling documentary TerryThe World Wrestling Resource Podcast returns with Episode 23 where the discussion will center around the recent Flowrestling release of Terry, a feature-length documentary on Iowa assistant coach and World champion Terry Brands. Brands will join host Jason Bryant and World Wrestling Resource's Jon McGovern and Dennis Hall for a conversation about the backstory within the film and some of the focal points of the film. Coach Brands also explains the Foxcatcher relationship from 1996, which caused controversy in Atlanta as well as the group's thoughts about the Grapple on the Gridiron from back in November. The World Wrestling Resource has a...
2016-01-2252 minWorld Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR22: Andy Hrovat and Mike Powell tackle destructive distractions with wrestlersOlympian Andy Hrovat and renowned high school wrestling coach Mike Powell address distractions on Episode 22 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast with host Jason Bryant. Hrovat was a three-time All-American at Michigan while Powell was an All-American as a freshman at Indiana. Hrovat avoided negative distractions that often follow college life, but Powell didn't and it ultimately led to him not getting back on the podium. The two offer their perspectives on avoiding damaging distractions like partying, drinking and drug use, with Powell, it's something he lived through and now shares his own story to prevent his wrestlers at Illinois...
2015-10-3039 minWorld Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR21: Dr. Coyte Cooper, Gene Zannetti and Dennis Hall break down goal setting and a championship lifestyleOn Episode 21 of the World Wrestling Resource, we are again rejoined by Gene Zannetti of Wrestling Mindset and welcome Dr. Coyte Cooper of Elite Level Sports Marketing and the author of the book Impressions: The Power of Personal Branding in Living an Extraordinary Life. Cooper and Zannetti will join host Jason Bryant and World Champion Dennis Hall in a discussion about goal setting and living a championship lifestyle. Focusing on goals is great, but are you actually writing them down? Are you putting them in places you know you'll be reminded of them? Our discussion breaks down simple tips and...
2015-10-0847 minWorld Wrestling Resource PodcastTerry Brands, Dennis Hall and Terry Steiner recap the 2015 World Wrestling Championships -- WWR20Episode 20 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast talks with three individuals who know a little something about the World Wrestling Championships. World Wrestling Resource co-founders Terry Brands and Dennis Hall will break down their thoughts on the performances at the World Championships in Las Vegas in men's freestyle and Greco-Roman, while Terry Steiner will again join the panel to talk about the women's performance, which also included a third-place finish in the team standings. Brands tackles the importance of what Jordan Burroughs and Kyle Snyder accomplished, as well as touched on what his athletes, Tony Ramos and Brent Metcalf, need...
2015-09-1758 minWorld Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR19: Getting scientific with Dr. David Curby and previewing Worlds with Matt Lindland and Terry SteinerThe United World Wrestling Championships are coming to Las Vegas and on Episode 19 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast, we'll talk Team USA with Women's freestyle coach Terry Steiner and Greco-Roman coach Matt Lindland.But before we get to the team talk with our coaches, Dr. David Curby, the Director of the International Network of Wrestling Researchers, will join the show to talk about the upcoming symposium prior to the World Championships on September 5 in Las Vegas.Dr. Curby has long been associated with wrestling as a competitor and a coach and parent.Dr. Curby...
2015-09-021h 04
World Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR18: Two-time All-American Clint Wattenberg breaks down the impact of nutrition on wrestlers with Terry BrandsHistorically, wrestling has been looked at from the outside world as a society of people who starve themselves and put themselves through agony just to compete. Wrestlers know it's more than that. Wrestlers also know proper weight management is based on sound nutrition. They know what to do and what not to do. On Episode 18 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast, Clint Wattenberg, the Coordinator of Sports Nutrition Nutrition at Cornell University, will join Jason Bryant and Iowa associate head coach Terry Brands in a discussion about where nutrition has evolved and how important it is to wrestlers. Wattenberg is...
2015-08-2732 min
World Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR17: Guy Sako, Ivan Ivanov and Larry Marchionda on products and equipment to educate coaches and wrestlersThe World Wrestling Resource Podcast is back at you with Episode 17 with three great guests talking about various resources to help your program, build your athletes and protect them as well. We welcome Guy Sako, the man behind Defense Soap. Sako, a longtime youth wrestling coach in Ohio, developed the product out of necessity for his own kids and his club. Soon, other people were asking for it and Defense Soap was born. Ivan Ivanov of Suples.com joins the WWR Podcast for the second time. A longtime Greco-Roman coach, Ivanov recently returned home from Africa where he was helping...
2015-08-2041 minWorld Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR16: Olympic champion Ben Peterson and Wrestling Mindset's Gene Zannetti discuss mental training and mindset preparatiOn Episode 16 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast, we're talking preparation and mental mindsets with Gene Zannetti of WrestlingMindset.com and Ben Peterson, a two-time Olympic medalist who captured the gold in 1972. In addition to Gene and Ben's views on routine and mindset training, coach Jon McGovern and coach Terry Brands offer their unique perspectives on making wrestlers competitors and how they differ across various levels of wrestling. The World Wrestling Resource has a slew of resources for wrestlers and coaches from all levels and information about the products can be found at www.worldwrestlingresource.com. Do you have a...
2015-05-2849 minWorld Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR15: U.S. Open recap as guest Terry Steiner joins Terry Brands, Jon McGovern and Dennis HallOn Episode 15 goes in depth on the U.S. Open in all three styles as guest Terry Steiner, the U.S. Women's National Team Coach joins Jon McGovern, Terry Brands, Dennis Hall and Jason Bryant. The World Wrestling Resource Podcast opens up with a discussion about the new book by Dan Gable and Scott Schulte titled, "A Wrestling Life: The Inspiring Stories of Dan Gable." Brands, McGovern, and Steiner all wrestled under Gable at some point in their careers. We'll go style-by-style with Steiner, Brands and then Hall, who was getting fitted for a tux in preparation for Nate Engel's...
2015-05-141h 04World Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR14: Greco-Roman specialists Dennis Hall and Ivan Ivanov discuss the rule changesOn Episode 14 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast, it's a lot of talk about Greco-Roman wrestling with World Champion Dennis Hall and Bulgarian Greco-Roman specialist Ivan Ivanov. United World Wrestling announced it was changing a few rules across all age-group levels on April 30 and there was a discussion about the impact of those rules and how they would impact the American system of Greco-Roman wrestling. There was also a note to point out the elimination of forced par terre wrestling won't occur at the senior level until after the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. Dennis and Ivan talk about their theories...
2015-04-3043 min
World Wrestling Resource PodcastWWR10: Iowa vs. Minnesota and the competition and changes in international wrestOn Episode 10 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast, we're joined by Jon McGovern, Dennis Hall and Terry Brands to look at some of the topics related this month in wrestling. We'll get an idea of what the University of Iowa is thinking as they head to Minneapolis on January 30 with a No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup against the top-ranked Gophers. Key bouts there are at 174 pounds with Iowa's Mike Evans and Minnesota's Logan Storley as well as the 184-pound tilt between Iowa's Sam Brooks and Minnesota's Brett Pfarr. Coach Brands also breaks down what a wrestler like Mike Kelly has to...
2015-01-2943 min